What to Do After Buying a Used Car

Congratulations on your pre-owned vehicle purchase from Kent County Motors. We hope your quality used vehicle gives you many years of service for you or your family in Milford as you explore exciting new places, spend more days at the beach, or head to your favorite Poconos resort for the weekend. 

But that’s not the end of your car-buying experience! You need to know what to do after buying a used car so you start your ownership off on the right foot, uh, wheel. Keep reading for more information regarding some important steps after buying a used car for the best results.

Steps After Buying a Used Car

What to do after buying a used car starts with getting some initial steps taken care of to make sure you have all of the necessary paperwork and documentation in place.

1. Purchase Auto Insurance: Before driving away from the lot, purchase the minimum amount of insurance you need. DE law mandates all drivers must have a minimum amount of insurance coverage. If you get an auto loan, your lender may have more stringent requirements in case of an accident and you no longer can drive the car. You can’t legally drive the car home without insurance. If you’d like to reduce the time spent at the dealer, purchase auto insurance before heading to the dealership to take possession of the vehicle.
2. Transfer the Title: If you purchase a car from a dealership like ours, we’ll handle the title transfer for you. When purchasing from a private seller in the %%target_city_2 area, make sure the title transfer happens properly and according to DE law.
3. Register the Car With DE: If you get temporary license plates, the dealer usually handles that for you. Visit the DMV yourself at some point to complete the registration and get permanent license plates. Private sellers don’t have temporary plates, so you’ll need to take care of that process at the DMV when you buy from a private seller.
4. Choose a Mechanic You Trust: Keeping your quality used vehicle in great shape for many years improves your return on investment. That’s why car dealerships like ours have a service center on-site to help customers care for their vehicles for years to come. 

• Schedule Your Next Service: Schedule service for any necessary repairs, such as a quick oil change or a tire rotation. Even if a used car has a great service history, it may still need a few small repairs. Schedule a service appointment with our team! 

• Review the Owner’s Manual: Familiarize yourself with the vehicle. Learn about the features it offers like cruise control, how to use the keyfob, what kind of oil to use, tire sizes and tire pressure, and more. 

1. Check for Recalls: New and used vehicles alike can have a recall issued for one of their mechanical or technological features. As a car owner, always keep an eye out for any recalls that might affect you. If there are any recalls we can handle, we’d be happy to help! 

• Consider an Extended Warranty: Extended warranties come in all shapes and sizes, but the underlying principle is that you’ll have peace of mind, so it’s important to research what options are the most sensible for you. We offer several types of warranties for your used vehicle purchase.

Test Drive Your Next Used Car at Kent County Motors! 

The team at Kent County Motors near Middletown wants you to have the best ownership experience possible by taking the necessary steps after buying a used car. If you have any questions, contact us or call (302) 316-4808. If you want to save some cash on your purchase, look over our used vehicle specials to see what we’ve got.